Understandin' the In-Laws' Beauty Routine: Step 5

Step 5: The Art of Applying 17 Layers of Foundation

At this point, you should be exhausted. Your in-laws have already subjected you to 4 hours of their skincare routine. Now, it's time for the pièce de résistance: 17 layers of foundation.

According to our research, the key to applying 17 layers of foundation is to start with a base coat of "I'm-not-really-watching-TV-but-I'm-watching-TV" and then alternate between "I'm-a-strong-independent-woman" and "I'm-a-sensitive- flower-child" until you reach the desired level of coverage.

Remember, the secret to a successful 17-layer foundation application is to not blink, or the whole thing will be ruined.

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